# Senior Legal Counsel - Land and RE transactions

**Company:** [Qiddiya Investment Company](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/tk4V8ANoyWMw9Js529uotH.md)
**Location:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Legal

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## Description

\- Provide legal advice on **land development, master planning, subdivision, titling, and related regulatory approvals**.

\- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize **real estate agreements**, including sale, lease, development, off-plan sales, and leasing documentation.

\- Liaise with **REGA and other relevant regulatory authorities**, including matters involving the **Ejar platform and Wafi program**.

\- Draft and negotiate documentation for **hotel and branded residence developments**, including letters of intent, term sheets, technical services agreements, brand licensing agreements, and hotel management arrangements.

\- Provide legal support for **facilities management, property management, estate management, and asset management** arrangements.

\- Advise on **master community and estate governance frameworks**, including community charters, owners’ associations, and estate management structures.

\- Coordinate with relevant legal and business subject-matter experts on matters involving **tax, insurance, finance, intellectual property, data protection, cybersecurity, local content, environmental, and sustainability considerations**.

\- Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks associated with real estate, hospitality, and land development activities.

## Requirements

\- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized university. A postgraduate legal qualification is advantageous.

**\- Professional Qualification:** Qualified lawyer/attorney with admission to practice in a recognized jurisdiction preferred.

**\- 8+ years of relevant legal experience**, depending on the seniority/grade of the position.

\- Strong experience in **real estate, land development, property transactions, and commercial contracting**.

\- Experience drafting and negotiating **sale, lease, development, property management, and related real estate agreements**.

\- Knowledge of the **Saudi Arabian real estate regulatory environment**, with exposure to REGA, Ejar, and Wafi highly desirable.

\- Experience supporting **hospitality, hotel management, or branded residence developments** is advantageous.

\- Strong contract drafting, negotiation, stakeholder management, and legal advisory skills.